One of the main things for me while visiting a Lego store is filling out a box. I love to stack these, it is like a puzzle and I simply think it is lots of fun. Just thinking about what you are going to use them for is a very good delayed gratification treat. I think it is a good time spend. It feels pretty zen to stack bricks, even if it is just to fill out a cardboard box. We need more slow things in life, to lessen the strain on our brains from all the devices, the work and the stress we experience day to day. I don't think there is anything wrong with simply piling stuff into boxes, but for me this stacking thing is just a joy and you get rewarded with not just a bunch of great looking shiny new bricks, but also about 30% more value.

I can't go to the lego store without taking at least one of my children. As such, I can't spend time stacking either cups nor boxes. You're right though, the older we get the more precious that time becomes anyway. I'll gladly spend less time and just buy an extra box if I need that many parts.

I find it really fun to get creative and find ways to fit the maximum amount of parts i need. I assume lego are aware cause the employees at my local store ask if i had fun filling my cup/box. Alot of lego building is problem solving whether its trying to get the perfect angle, craft a natural curve or even just filling a box in the most efficient manner but when you combine that with the monetary value of lego it makes filling a box super enjoyable especially when you look at bricklink and see how much you saved!

Great video! You're so right that this aspect of the PAB boxes isn't covered. Time is so limited and precious. Better not to waste it. BTW, I don't think I ever mentioned that I love your background. 👍👍

If my time was worth so much I wouldn't be watching this video😂

I think the answer is clear. Bring your family to the store and put them to work at the PAB wall. BOOM, family time and Lego parts covered! 🤣Seriously though, I agree with your take and I have always said there is no wrong way to fill a cup or box, just do what works for you. For me, certain pieces deserve the time and others don't. It's all relative to the part.

Goed tip for you. Take your kids and let them stack. That’s what I do. Great family time AND save more bricks. Win win!

Great point! The value of time is a nuanced thing.

I have two kids so usually when I am at the Lego store, they are there too. At times like those I am dumping. On my birthday, I took the day off work and went on my own. Stacked the crap out of my haul! You are spot on.... it is a choice based on situation.

I've Never been able to get to a Lego Store yet , but when I Finally do I'm Stacking , I have Alot more Time then I have Money.

I put some music on start stackin’. And let me tell you, if I walked into a store and they had masonary bricks, I would put on a Marvel movie and make it happen! Calling my store in the morning! ❤

I think the music was too loud, had a hard time hearing the audio

Those bricks look familiar! I was on the lookout for this video, good stuff. For the record, I was able to stack twelve rows by eleven rows of six tall stacks, plus five more stacks sideways along the side, leaving one 1x1 space left in the corner, so I ended up getting 822 masonry bricks in one large box. Would I have been better off loosely filling more boxes to end up with more pieces at the end of the day than I had time to stack? Maybe!

With you 100%--I just don't have time to stack. I think your point is well placed...However, I am wondering what DC store has masonry bricks! They def weren't at the Tyson's store when I hit the PAB wall this afternoon on my way from work! BTW--I always add tiny pieces after filling with bricks and shake. It fills in those loose spaces so I don't feel like I wasted the space. However, I do have enough flames to have a Lego forest fire!

Either i stack it at th3e store at home it doesnt matter for me;p